Delaney v Secretary of State for Transport
Decision date: 9 March 2015
Neutral citation: [2015] EWCA Civ 172
Court: Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
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This is an appeal about whether clause 6.1(e)(iii) of the 1999 Uninsured Drivers' Agreement (exempting claims where the claimant knew or ought to have known the vehicle was being used in the course of crime) was incompatible with EU motor-insurance directives, and whether any breach gave rise to State liability in damages. Jay J had found for Mr Delaney on those preliminary issues. The Court of Appeal dismissed the Secretary of State’s appeal, agreeing with the judge’s analysis and conclusions.
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